Since 1989 SACC-DC has offered a platform for developing U.S. – Swedish lucrative commercial ventures and professional opportunities through our network and business and social events. The SACC-DC Newsletter will help you stay on top of what’s happening in the Swedish-American business community and find the perfect opportunity to create new business connections in the greater Washington D.C. area and Mid-Atlantic region. |
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From the Executive Director |
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Dear Friends,
It has certainly been a busy spring as in person events have resumed and office spaces are a little less empty than the past year. As you may have seen in your inbox, the annual Crayfish Party, which we host together with Volvo Group, is finally back this September after two consecutive years of the event being cancelled. Very soon we will also release the tickets to our annual Golf Tournament, the SACC DC Open, stay tuned.
Another piece of exciting news is that we have a new Corporate member that have especially played a critical role in public health during the pandemic - Astra Zeneca. We are excited to welcome them to our community!
Earlier this month, IKEA hosted an exciting and engaging event at House of Sweden that the SACC DC trainees attended. "One Home One Planet" was the topic, and you can read more about it below.
As always, feel free to reach out to us if you would like us to highlight your business or have ideas about a certain topic for a virtual or in person program.
Finally, if you are in town on July 14, please come by Seqouia for the next Happy hour!
/Lotta
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Welcome AstraZeneca to the SACC-DC community! |
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The Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce, Washington D.C. is proud to announce that AstraZeneca has joined us as a Corporate member. AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused pharmaceutical company with roots in Sweden and the United Kingdom. The company’s focus lies within Oncology; BioPharmaceuticals (including Cardiovascular, Renal & Metabolism, and Respiratory & Immunology); and Rare Disease. Historically, AstraZeneca has developed products for major diseases and is one of the most successful developers and producers of the COVID-19 vaccine. The company is mainly operating at three locations; Cambridge, Gothenburg, and Gaithersburg with the latter located only a short drive from Washington D.C. Gaithersburg has over 3,500 employees and they annually spend more than 1 billion USD on R&D. |
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SACC DC Trainees Attend US One Home One Planet Conference 2022 |
On June 14-15, SACC-DC had the pleasure of attending an incredibly well-put-together and inspiring event: the One Home, One Planet US Conference 2022, hosted by SACC-DC Corporate member IKEA at the House of Sweden. The event spanned over two days filled with interactive workshops covering different topics on the challenges presented by climate change and social unsustainability, including but not limited to corporate activism, zero-emission delivery zones, and sustainable food accessibility. The workshops were interspersed with networking breaks as well as remarks from high-profile speakers such as the U.S. Secretary of Energy, Jennifer Granholm, and the Swedish Ambassador to the U.S., Karin Olofsdotter.
The SACC-DC team wants to compliment IKEA for presenting an innovative approach to corporate event hosting where attendees of different backgrounds and professional experience joined forces in a friendly and open setting to address the pressing issue of environmental and social sustainability.
Thank you, and we look forward to attending future IKEA events!
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Skanska Wins Contract to Build the New Virginia Tech's Undergraduate Science Building |
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SACC-DC's Corporate member Skanska have been contracted to build the Virginia Tech’s new Undergraduate Science Laboratory Building, located in Blacksburg, VA. The Undergraduate Science Laboratory Building, will be as large as 102,000-gross-square-foot. The house will include nearly 30 wet, dry and specialty laboratories designed to be flexible and adaptable to current and future instructional needs for the College of Science, College of Engineering, College of Natural Resources and Environment, and the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. The building that is planned to be completed by April 2024 will also include graduate teaching assistant workspaces, classrooms, collaboration spots, offices, informal study areas, and 24/7 student spaces.
Read more about the project here.
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Business Services provided by SACC DC |
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SACC-DC holds a unique position to provide members valuable connections with other member companies or small business, potentially resulting in new collaborations, clients, and partnerships. Read more about our B2B Matchmaking service and how to make a request here.
Your company has the opportunity to be assisted by a Business Associate or a trainee with short-term projects aiming to increase your knowledge about specific markets. Read more about our Trade Services and how to make a request here.
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SACC-USA, in collaboration with the Embassy of Sweden, hosted their event, Executive Forum, on June 2, with the theme "Navigating Turbulent Waters”. The event gathered global leaders from Swedish and American companies, politicians, and ministers from Sweden and the US to discuss and present new market solutions, groundbreaking technologies, and strategies to tackle the ongoing climate change.
In our January 2022 newsletter, we wrote about our member company SSAB’s revolutionizing innovation of fossil-free steel. One of the speakers at the SACC Executive Forum was the President of SSAB Americas, Charles Schmitt, who spoke about the importance of acting for a better future and what impact their groundbreaking innovation has on the environment.
Thank you SACC-USA for hosting and welcoming us to your prodigious event!
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Welcome to Our New Intern Anton Bornlid! |
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Anton recently finished his bachelor's degree in Business and Economics at the University of Gothenburg with a major in Finance. After his exchange semester in Florence, Italy, he wanted to continue to meet people from other cultures, hence, he applied for the internship as SACC-DC. He is interested in business relations and business analytics. On his spare time, Anton enjoys spending time in the nature, either hiking, biking, running, or golfing. During his time at SACC-DC, Anton hopes to gain knowledge in the field of the American way of business and also get an insight in to the American culture.
Fun Fact: Anton has competed in the Swedish Championship in paper plane.
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Happy Hour Invite July 14
On July 14, join SACC-DC for a Happy Hour at Seqouia's outdoor bar between 4-6 PM. Seqouia is located in Georgetown close to House of Sweden and offers great views of the Potomac river.
Please note that everyone pays for their own drinks. We hope you will join us for a late afternoon drink and networking in a relaxed setting!
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Tickets are Available to the Crayfish Party |
Crayfish Party is a traditional eating holiday with origin in Sweden. The Swedish holiday is generally held in the late summer, with purpose to celebrate the crayfish harvest. Our annual SACC-DC Crayfish Celebration, located at House of Sweden, is set for September 13. The tickets have now been released and you can secure your tickets here. |
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Mark your calendars for SACC-DC Open 2022 on October 13 - TICKETS TO BE RELEASED VERY SOON!
We have started securing sponsors and attendants for the biggest SACC-DC of the year - SACC-DC Open 2022. Our annual golf tournament is scheduled for October 13 at Westfields Golf Club in Clifton, VA. You can expect a day filled with great networking with the Swedish-American business community and golfing at all levels followed by an evening dinner reception. This year's tournament is held to benefit DC community health center Whitman-Walker Foundation. New for this year is also the benefit of a complimentary SACC-DC membership for the remainder of 2022 granted to new members sponsoring the tournament at certain levels.
If you want to put your company in the spotlight at our biggest and most anticipated event, or if you just want to play and mingle, don't hesitate to reach out to our Business Associate Noel Rodhe at noel.rodhe@sacc-dc.org
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SACC Summit in Florida
Fort Lauderdale, FL, November 3-4
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The annual SACC Summit is a key event to support and facilitate economic expansion and business between the United States and Sweden. Gathering business leaders and entrepreneurs together with representatives from 20 regional Swedish-American Chambers of Commerce, the SACC Summit provides a robust platform for customer discovery and business development. Participants will also have the opportunity to meet regional decision makers in Florida, a prime location for business.
Price for SACC early bird until the 1st of July $295 (non-member $395) and $395 (non-member $495) afterwards. You can buy your tickets here.
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Interested in joining the SACC DC community?
Become a member!
Visit our membership page to join as a new member, or renew your membership through the membership portal. SACC DC organizes many events throughout the year to give our members access to professional networking. We also tailor trade missions for Swedish companies interested in the Greater Washington, D.C. area. Whether an individual with a keen interest in or connection with Sweden living in D.C. or a company looking to establish new relationships, we can help you reach your next goal.
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